GLOBEALERT
Sign in

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 2,209+ stories.

AllConflictMilitaryPoliticsBusinessSci & TechCyberDisasterHealthWorld
24h3 days7 days30 daysAll·All regionsNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWestern EuropeEastern EuropeBalticsMiddle EastNorth AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaSouth AsiaEast AsiaOceania
WORLDSep 30Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting, robbing intoxicated 18-year-old woman at hotelPolice in Kyoto have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of non-consensual sexual intercourse resulting in injury, unlawful confinement and robbery involving an 18-year-old woman. Police said the…Japan Today
WORLDSep 30Man gets 20 years in prison for killing ex-girlfriend with hammer and knifeThe Mito District Court has sentenced a 29-year-old man to 20 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, last December. Takumi Ouchi was…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 30Prices of over 3,000 food and beverage items set to rise in OctoberThe prices of 3,153 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise next month as higher packaging costs stemming from the Middle East conflict and a…Japan Today
MILITARYSep 30Rated Ready is Not Ready: What America’s Korea Exercises Actually Measure“We want to stop the North Koreans as far from Pusan as we can. Block the main road as far north as possible. Contact General Church. If you can’t locate him, go to Taejon and beyond if you can. Sorry I can’t give you more information. That’s all I’ve got. Good luck to you, and God bless you and your men.” -Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, orders to Lt. Col. Charles B. Smith, July 1, 1950, four days before Task Force Smith was overrun at Osan.The battery I served in at Camp Casey, South Korea, the 333rd Field Artillery Target The post Rated Ready is Not Ready: WhaWar on the Rocks
BUSINESSSep 30Hong Kong to expand IP financing sandbox after 7 firms secure cheaper loansThe Hong Kong government has pledged to expand its intellectual property (IP) financing sandbox scheme by adding more banks and enterprises, after seven corporate users found that a nine-month trial helped lower their borrowing costs. “This will help refine the IP ecosystem, including valuation practices, professional service costs, supporting measures and market awareness,” Carmen Chu Lap-kiu, executive director of banking supervision at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), said on...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Singapore jails man for slapping preschooler at bus stop over rude gestureA man became angry after a four-year-old boy pointed his middle finger at him while he was picking up his son from preschool in Singapore. He pursued the boy to a nearby bus stop that was crowded with other young kids, grabbed the boy by the arm and slapped him hard on both cheeks. The boy, who was his son’s schoolmate, suffered bruises on his face and ringing in his ear, on top of emotional trauma that lingered for months and required his parents to change his preschool. The aggressor, Muhammad...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 30China’s 2030 solid-state battery goal, Chinese carmakers see boost in Europe: 7 EV readsWe have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. As Chinese carmakers diversify beyond CATL, Beijing warns of market overreaction A publication under China’s industry ministry has pushed back against market chatter of “de-CATLisation” as a growing number of the battery giant’s automotive partners diversify their suppliers, with the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Japan stocks rise as Asian equities gain ahead of US inflation dataJapanese stocks have risen, mirroring gains in Asian equities, in anticipation of upcoming US inflation data. This reflects current trends and expectations in global financial markets.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 30Electricity tariff for Singapore households to fall by 10 . 4 % in 4th quarter of 2026Singapore households are projected to see a 10.4% decrease in electricity tariffs during the fourth quarter of 2026. This news impacts household budgets and the national economy.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
POLITICSSep 30Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenalUS president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 30Seoul suspects Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer to win arms supportSeoul suspects that Zelenskyy disclosed a North Korean prisoner of war transfer to gain support for arms. This implies international intelligence concerns and strategic moves related to military aid.euronews.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 30China’s DeepSeek open-sources tools to help Huawei chips supplant Nvidia in AIChinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek on Wednesday open-sourced a suite of core tools tailored for Huawei Technologies’ Ascend AI chips, marking a step forward in the country’s push to end dependence on processors from US giant Nvidia amid US export curbs. Hangzhou-based DeepSeek released six software modules that mirror its prior open-source tools for Nvidia’s AI chips, aiming to build a new “independent and controllable” software ecosystem for graphics processing units (GPUs),...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Philippines urged to adopt Malaysia’s lasting tourism strategyPhilippine senators have urged the Department of Tourism to stick with a single marketing campaign to build long-term international recognition, pointing to long-running successes such as Malaysia’s “Truly Asia” tagline. Newly appointed Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay was asked about her plans for the current slogan, “Love the Philippines”, during a departmental budget hearing on Monday, the Philippine Star reported. Senate finance subcommittee chairman Erwin Tulfo suggested keeping the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 30DeepSeek unveils Huawei AI chip software to challenge NvidiaDeepSeek has introduced AI chip software from Huawei, aiming to compete with Nvidia in the artificial intelligence market. This development signifies increased competition in the rapidly evolving AI technology sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 30China’s R&D spending hits record 2.8% of GDP, beating OECD average for the first timeFor the first time, China’s spending on research and development as a share of gross domestic product has surpassed the average for Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) members – a trend one analyst expects to continue as Beijing seeks to strengthen technological self-reliance amid intensifying global competition. R&D expenditure exceeded 3.92 trillion yuan (US$584.8 billion) in 2025, accounting for 2.8 per cent of GDP, Science and Technology Minister Yin Hejun said at a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Electricity tariff in Singapore to fall 10 . 4 % in Q4 2026Singapore's electricity tariff is projected to decrease by 10.4% in the fourth quarter of 2026. This indicates a future change in utility costs for consumers.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 30Seoul suspects Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer to win arms supportSouth Korea has so far not provided lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing a domestic ban on militarily aiding countries at war.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Hong Kong urged to boost private housing supply as student demand jumps 45%Hong Kong authorities are facing calls to increase the proportion of private housing in selected districts and work more closely with developers to expand accommodation for non-local students. The government forecasts annual demand for non-local student housing at 2,310 flats over the next decade, 45 per cent higher than last year’s estimate, according to the latest Long-Term Housing Strategy progress report, released on Monday. The Housing Bureau attributed the projection to an average annual...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 30Japan extends support for demining activities in NorthJapan is providing further support for demining operations in an unspecified "North" region. This indicates ongoing international efforts to clear explosive remnants of war and improve safety in conflict-affected areas.srilankamirror.com · Sri Lanka
CONFLICTSep 30North Korea denies South claim it was apparently behind DMZ mine blastsNorth Korea has denied South Korea's claim that it was responsible for mine blasts in the DMZ. This highlights ongoing tensions and disputes between the two nations.nzherald.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSSep 30 Kim Jong Un a friend : Trump reasoning on why North Korea can have nuclear weapons but Iran cannotThe article discusses former President Trump's reasoning for differentiating between North Korea and Iran regarding nuclear weapons capabilities. This highlights varying approaches to nuclear non-proliferation and international diplomacy.hindustantimes.com · India
MILITARYSep 30S . Korean Military Demands N . Korean Apology over DMZ Mine Explosionsworld.kbs.co.kr · South Korea
CONFLICTSep 30North Korea slams South's claim it was behind DMZ mine blasts, calling it a 'farce'North Korea in recent years has added mines, anti-tank barriers and other front-line fortifications, raising concerns in the South about the growing presence of North Korean soldiers near the border.EuroNews [en]
CYBERSep 30US social media users urge Koreans to unmask Cornell sexual assault suspect Winston LeeThe sprawling online hunt for information about Winston Lee, a Korean student who is among seven defendants in a Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit, is increasingly crossing borders, with English-speaking social media users calling on their Korean counterparts to help uncover more information about him. As the “Cornell 7” case continues to draw intense attention across the United States, Lee has become the subject of a parallel search focused on his Korean identity and background....South China Morning Post
← NewerOlder →